29 March 1799
Event Information
Theatre:
Haymarket Theatre
Theatrical Season:
1798-1799
Volume:
5
Comments:
Mainpiece: A New Oratorio, in Two Parts, the only one composed in this Country nearly these 30 years. Afterpiece: An Ode, in One Part. The Band will wholly consist of Professors of the first eminence, and the Chorusses will be numerously supported by the best Performers in London, assisted by the young Gentlemen of his Majesty's Chapels, and of Westminster Abbey. The music entirely new, composed by Thomas? Busby, who will take the Piano Forte. Boxes 7s. Pit 4s. 1st Gallery 3s. 2nd Gallery 2s. Grove: [Busby] worked at a setting of Pope's 'Messiah' for some years, and it was produced in 1799 with considerable success as 'The Prophecy.
Performance List
Mainpiece
Title:
The Prophecy
Comments:
Principal Vocal Parts-Master Elliot, Leete, Nield, Miss Poole, Miss Jackson; 1st Violin-Cramer; Organ-Battishill.
Principal Vocal Parts-Master Elliot, Leete, Nield, Miss Poole, Miss Jackson; 1st Violin-Cramer; Organ-Battishill.
Cast:
- Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Master Elliot, Leete, Nield, Miss Poole, Miss Jackson
- Role: 1st Violin Actor: Cramer
- Role: Organ Actor: Battishill.
Afterpiece
Title:
Ocean
Comments:
Vocal Parts-Master Elliot, Leete, Nield, Miss Poole, Miss Jackson.
Vocal Parts-Master Elliot, Leete, Nield, Miss Poole, Miss Jackson.